Continued from 27 July 2015 Parts 1 and 2 covered the fundamental choices surrounding the direct application of mined Phosphate rock, (RPR and Guano), as sources of farm Phosphorous, (P). Early in the history of New Zealand farm development, P … Continued
Continued from 17 August 2015 Previously I’ve discussed the natural P sources, (RPR’s and Guanos), as well as high analysis sources of P, (Super, DAP etc.). A further option is to apply “Reverted Super” or “Di-calcic Phosphate”. These products are … Continued
Reduced costs and increased farm production can often be achieved by simply increasing soil pH.As reported by Massey University’s Fertiliser and Lime research division,increasing farm Lime input decreases Phosphate input requirements. The chart, (which can be found in most … Continued
Make sure you’re not throwing your money away. As fertiliser is such a large portion of farm expenditure and its effectiveness directly impacts farm income, basing fertiliser decisions on sound information is a no-brainer. Below are a few ways to … Continued
There is no argument about the importance of checking the requirement for N P K in any fertiliser programme, however there are other elements that are just as important for pasture growth and stock health. After more than 100 years concentration … Continued
Reduced costs and increased farm production can often be achieved by simply increasing soil pH. As reported by Massey University’s Fertiliser and Lime research division, increasing farm Lime input decreases Phosphate input requirements. The attached chart, (which can be found … Continued